17Functions of THS

17 Functions of THS

The THS has the following functions:

(a) to ensure that the broad policy expectations of the Minister, as specified in the ministerial charter, are achieved;

(b) to provide the health services, and health support services, that it is required, under the relevant service plan, to provide, and to provide those services to the standards, and within the budget, set out in that plan;

(c) to conduct and managepublic hospitals, health institutions, health services, and health support services, that are under the THS's control;

(d) to ensure the effective provision of health services, and health support services, that are purchased by the THS;

(e) to manage the THS's budget, as determined by the service plan, and its other funds, so as to ensure –

(i) the efficient and economic operation of the public hospitals, health institutions, health services, and health support services, that are under the THS's control; and

(ii) the efficient and economic delivery of health services, and health support services, that are purchased by the THS; and

(iii) the efficient and economic use of its resources;

(f) to consult and collaborate, as appropriate, with other providers of health services and health support services, in the planning and delivery of health services and health support services;

(g) to provide training and education relevant to the provision of health services and health support services;

(h) to undertake research and development relevant to the provision of health services and health support services;

(i) to collect health data, and provide health data, for the purposes of research and reporting and for any other purposes that may be prescribed;

(j) any other functions conferred on the THS by this Act or any other Act or that are prescribed.